“These cities [in China] banned public gatherings, closed entertainment venues and suspended public transport, among other actions. As a result, they reported 33% fewer confirmed cases during the first week of their outbreaks than cities that did not implement a Level 1 Response.”1 according to Christopher Dye, a visiting professor/fellow from the University of Oxford.

On Monday, March 30, 2020, Arizona’s Governor Doug Ducey issued a stay-at-home order to reduce the spread of this infectious viral respiratory disease. A stay-at-home order is a method of separating a person or group of individuals who have been or presumed to have been exposed to COVID-19 but may or may not be experiencing or showing symptoms of infection.2KEY elements of Governor Ducey’s stay-at-home order:

Note 1: Where appropriate, defer to federal guidelines and orders.Note 2: AZ schools are closed for the remainder of this school year.

MY PRAYER: Abba Father, restore our lands, our peace, stability, health and wholeness as we come together during this unforeseen time of chaos and sickness. Allow your people to be used as willing vessels to showcase your glory to those in need of help and hope. Fill us with your spirit to show mercy, have love and remain humble in all that we do, say or think in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN!